Richard Banks

Richard Banks of Microsoft Research envisions a future where ownership won't matter.

PSFK asked creative experts working at the forefront of cultural change what they look forward to as ‘one day’ being the reality that we live in. As part of a series on forecasts, we asked Richard Banks, the Principal Interaction Designer for Microsoft Research, about the future of ownership in the digital space:

This idea of thinking about technology over extended lengths of time is a primary motivator for us. Richard Banks discusses the sustainability of a technology heirloom.

The subject of technology heirlooming has come across often during my work at Microsoft Research’s Cambridge facilities. I’ve even discussed it in the odd paper or presentation — thank you if you’ve had the patience to either read or watch what I’ve referenced to.